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Painted Hills Oregon — everything you need to know to explore

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Brilliant reds, golds, blacks, oranges and browns all blend together in a flowing myriad of color, wandering off into the Ochoco Mountains nearby. Tucked into a tiny morsel of vast canyon, the Painted Hills in Oregon bring alive an ancient time capsule. The unique geological site tells the story of diverse ecosystems -- from tropical forests to swamps to savanna -- existing … [Read more...] about Painted Hills Oregon — everything you need to know to explore

Painted Hills, Oregon photos — alive with vibrant red and yellow

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This picture gallery brings to life the extraordinary geological phenomena tucked into a quiet bastion of ranch land at the base of the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. My recent day-trip from Redmond, Oregon provided near-perfect weather conditions that inspired the following collection of Painted Hills Oregon photos. If you're interested in more details about … [Read more...] about Painted Hills, Oregon photos — alive with vibrant red and yellow

My 10 favorite things to do in Astoria, Oregon

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This is a love letter to Astoria, Oregon. I have fond memories of spending time in this coastal enclave growing up -- regularly visiting a favorite baby sitter whose family moved down the river. In fact, she took me to see Star Wars for the first time at the Liberty Theatre (just recently renovated downtown.) I continue to explore the area on regular trips home to see family … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite things to do in Astoria, Oregon

The best markets in the world to explore

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Where can you shop for the fresh catch-of-the-day while gazing out at snow-capped mountains above a collection of waterways and inlets — all from the urban core of a world-class city? Well, if you know me, you know I'm talking about the unmatched beauty of Pike Place Market's commanding scene in Seattle, Washington. I represent the Emerald City in this collaboration piece … [Read more...] about The best markets in the world to explore